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POPULATION NEWS

India’s fertility rate drops 'below replacement level'; Elon Musk weighs in with warning

June 07, 2026 8:52 pm

Over time, this can lead to a decline in population size and a rise in the share of older people.

Follow Andhra plan: BJP leader urges Punjab CM Mann to incentivise larger families

May 18, 2026 1:37 pm

In Punjab, similar concerns about declining population growth have also been expressed by religious leadership.

Top 10 most populous countries in the world in 2025: Where India stands against China, Pakistan and the US

September 05, 2025 6:12 am

Top 10 most populous countries in the world in 2025 list: UN data shows India leading the world’s population charts in 2025, with China in second place and the US third.

'Have 3 kids or face collapse': Elon Musk’s population warning sparks fierce debate; the Internet asks, 'who can afford it?'

June 27, 2025 2:44 pm

According to The New York Times, Musk has fathered at least 14 children with four different women.

Top 10 countries with the biggest population decline percent: Europe leads, with only one from Asia

June 24, 2025 8:01 am

Top 10 countries with the fastest population decline percent worldwide: Europe is witnessing a significant population decrease, with a reported shrinkage of 0.2% in 2023 compared to the previous year, with six of the world's top ten fastest shrinking countries in the region.

Knowledge Nugget: UNFPA State of World Population Report 2025 – Must-know insights for UPSC

June 20, 2025 3:25 pm

The report underscores that financial constraints remain one of the most significant barriers to reproductive freedom in India. In today’s Knowledge Nugget, learn about the key takeaways from the report and understand the key terms associated with population.

Japan faces population crisis: cities to witness decline by 2035 amid ageing society

February 16, 2025 9:49 am

While rural areas have long struggled with depopulation, a tipping point for urban centres is expected by 2035, according to analyst Masashi Kawai.

Where do most Indians live abroad? Top 10 countries with the highest Indian overseas population

October 07, 2025 1:28 pm

Population of Overseas Indians in 2024: India is the origin of the largest number of international migrants in the world, with large diasporas living in countries such as the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and more.

The spread of sex selection in India: Not just the foreign hand

October 17, 2024 10:14 am

The modernising family buffeted by rapid social and economic change, wanting a small family (backed by the Indian state’s two child norm), hoping for at least one son for their economic future and at most one daughter to be successfully settled ‘elsewhere’ are responsible for the shift

POPULATION PHOTOS

The divine train journey

January 27, 2014 11:53 am

Thousands of Muslims attended the annual three-day event near Dhaka that is one of the world’s largest religious gatherings.

POPULATION VIDEOS

Seven countries are home to over half the world's population: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

About 53% of the world population of the world lives in just seven countries. Take a look in today's News in Numbers.

Street dogs maul kid to death

January 11, 2016 5:59 am

Ajnala, Jan 11 (ANI): In a shocking incident, a three-year-old boy was killed by a pack of street dogs by constant clawing in a village in Ajnala town of Punjab. The victim, Angad Veer was playing outside his residence when the stray dogs attacked him. The deceased was the only child of his parents. Alerted by screaming of the child, residents rushed out to rescue him but large number of wild dogs tried to attack them too.Veer was rushed to a nearby hospital in Ajnala, where doctors declared him brought dead.The villagers alleged government failure in keeping a check on the growing population of stray dogs despite many cases of dog menace.

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Assam orchids to Navi Mumbai’s lotus design: India on most beautiful airports list
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Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports have been recognized as two of the world's most beautiful airports in 2026 by Prix Versailles. These airports showcase the region's culture and natural beauty, incorporating elements like bamboo and lotus-inspired designs. This prestigious award not only recognizes the airports' unique architecture but also brings attention to Northeast's rich cultural heritage.

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